Nieuwe Westen, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis pre-war apartment on Van der Palmstraat sits in the lively Nieuwe Westen neighbourhood. With 74 m² of living space, it's compact but full of character. The asking price of €550,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average, partly because apartments in Rotterdam in this area command a premium for their period features.
Nieuwe Westen is a dense, multicultural neighbourhood with a real mix of people. One resident calls it 'a jack of all trades', noting the many nationalities and activities for all ages. Another describes it as a 'quiet neighbourhood' during the day, though less so in the evening. Based on five reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 7.2 out of 10. The area is very urban, with over 19,000 residents and a high density of addresses. Most homes are pre-war, and the neighbourhood Nieuwe Westen has a young population, with many singles and families.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Dirk is a couple of streets away. There are also several primary schools within walking distance, including IKC de Ark and Emmausschool. For secondary education, Rotterdam Designcollege is a five-minute walk. The municipality Rotterdam offers plenty of green space too, with a park or garden just a couple of streets away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Maarten Makelaardij and other platforms.
Details of this home
Van der Palmstraat 18A, Rotterdam
Good · 5 residents
I live in a noisy house myself and have a lot of noise from the neighbours. Which is why I'm looking for another house. But apart from that, it's a nice neighbourhood here. With many nationalities living together in one neighbourhood. There are many activities for all ages. And there are many educational locations in my neighbourhood. But in my flat, there are also people who unfortunately just throw rubbish down from their window. As a result, there are food scraps behind the houses near the storage units and on the roof of the storage units.
Auto-translated to English by AII find my neighbourhood safe during the day, less so in the evening. Many asylum seekers walk around, who spoil things.
Auto-translated to English by AIDistant, people live there but then again not really
Auto-translated to English by AINot bad but could be better
Auto-translated to English by AIHet nieuwe westen is a nice neighbourhood but with many points for improvement. These points are already being worked on hard and the situation is already much better compared to 5 years ago.
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About Van der Palmstraat 18A, Rotterdam
The asking price of €550,000 is above the neighbourhood average of €514,034 and well above the median of €419,500. However, the apartment is 74 m², which is 33% smaller than the average home in the area. The price per square metre works out at about €7,432, which is significantly higher than the neighbourhood average of €4,725 per m². So it's on the high side, partly due to its pre-war character.
The energy label is D, which is average for a pre-war home. In the neighbourhood, most homes have better labels: 27% are A, 15% B, and 29% C, while about 20% are D or lower. So you can expect moderate energy costs, but it's not the most efficient option.
Nieuwe Westen is a very urban, multicultural area with a young population. Residents appreciate the diversity and activities, but some mention noise and litter issues. The neighbourhood scores 7.2 out of 10 from five reviews. It's densely built with mostly pre-war housing, and there are many shops, schools, and parks within walking distance.
The nearest train station is 2.4 km away, which is about a 30-minute walk or a short bike ride.
There are several primary schools within a few minutes' walk: IKC de Ark (214 m), Emmausschool (268 m), and De Vierambacht (320 m). For secondary education, Rotterdam Designcollege is 364 m away. All are within easy walking distance.
Yes, Albert Heijn is just 474 m away, and Dirk is 571 m. There are also other options like Ekoplaza and Aldi within a ten-minute walk. So daily shopping is very convenient.
One resident says it feels safe during the day but less so in the evening, mentioning 'many asylum seekers who spoil things'. Another notes noise from neighbours and litter issues. Overall, the neighbourhood has a moderate safety perception, with 1,224 total crimes reported in the area.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Nieuwe Westen
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